Maria Sanchez

Viva Frida! in honor of Frida's birthday, I will be auctioning this little painting on Ebay as part of a group effort of independent artists. To view the other painting in ebay type in "viva Frida" in the search bar. 

New ACEO, "Sol Azul" guache on bristol paper, 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Will be listed on Ebay later today. 

If you are in NY this would be the place to be tonight. Opening artist reception is tonight. Nine latino artists bring to life the concept of the "momen-tito" 

check out the new Latina Poets Cafe (part of the ABLA website). The mic is working now so I'm putting out a call for all Latina poets. 

Who's papi chulo is this?....mine! What a handsome dude all dressed up... Berkeley/Columbia MBA program is doing a feature on my hubbie. I'm so proud of you babe.. love you. 

The bones are in place ! woo hooo! Art By Latina Artists is coming alive.... I need artists who are interested in writing articles, sharing artwork. Come on midwives this baby is kicking and ready to be birthed ! 

Hi everyone... just letting you know that my domain name down... going through some major changes I'll continue to post here on the blog. If you need to view Sandiafria site it can be seen at www.ebiz.netopia.com/mariasanchez/ The domain name sandiafria.com is not working... I'm changing my host around so that is why you won't be able to see it if you type that in. Click on the link above and that will let you in if you need it. Maria

If you are in the City this weekend this would be a very interesting talk to hear. Check it out! I may just have to get to the city myself. 

new ACEO's "happy sol" and "cuzucos ying and yang" 

New Sandias painting, could be hung vertical or landscape. Acrylics on canvas. 8x10inches. 

New canvas 12x12 inches, watercolor canvas, watercolor paints...something new, her halo glows. The painting wraps around the side of the canvas can be framed or hung without a frame. 

Okay...this one just makes me say hhhmmmm? couldn't resist taking a picture of this car in the parking lot today. Now I know why I carry my digital camera with me... for moments like this. Click on picture to zoom in.

SandiaFria.com has got a new look....it's much more fun. I've added two new artists to the Guest Gallery... welcome Karlisima and Irmabelle Rivera.  

New painting... a part of the Mexican wedding dress series. This one is called " La Luna Sabor a Limon y Mandarina" .... Lemon and Mandarin flavored Moon. Silly title I know ... but that's what made sense to me. 8x10 inches, acrylics on canvas.  

new mini painting 5x5 inches based on the ACEO card I did earlier this week. I love this syle of painting except that it takes a really long time to finish a painting like this because of the detail. I may do more like this...It is also inspired by Salvadoran artist Fernando Llort who is also one of my favorites. Simple shapes, subjects filled with lots of colores. Fun Fun Fun.  

So here is the good news I received about a week or so ago and finally confirmed with the folks at La Raza Galeria Posada in Sacramento. I will be doing my very first, (primero)... solo exhibit this December. Will run from Nov 15 through the end of December! I am so excited and scared I don't even know how to feel right about now. If anyone has any advice on doing a solo show please email me. I am thrilled to do this and am thanking God every minute. I was starting to get bummed about not going to Florence for the Biennale, but He in his greatness opened another door! This means I will need to move to larger canvases and do somewhere in the ballpark of 25-30 new pieces. What am I doing blogging? I better get to work! pronto! My prayer for the next few months..."Dear God...please , send blessings of creativity this way... just a little sprinkle please" - Maria

My "madrinas" ...a great article on them and their history. Thank you Patricia and Irma for offering your support and guidance.  

Angelita de la Guardia is now available as a customizable print, framed and all if you choose. Click on picture to see options. 

New ACEO card "Salvadoran Treat" just listed on EBAY along with many other ACEO's Check them out here .

Interesante... will have to spend more time reading this.  

New painting called, "Virgencita" a birthday gift for a friend of mine. I will make prints and cards available here >> at Zazzle .com if anyone is interested.

New painting, "Angel Prayers" large painting, I forget the dimensions but you can see a better idea of the scale in the previous picture, Sarah is hiding behind it.  

There she is! 

Here is a snapshot of the Stanford Multicultural Fest and my little table display. Sarah is in the picture... hiding like she always does. She was so proud to point herself out in the paintings. She is still my little muse.